The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 (14 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 19,800

€ 20,100

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.4
71
80.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
71 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.4
99.9
168.4
167.4 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
432 lb
14.4 %

General
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
L
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
128 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
20.06 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
51 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
716 mi
Range
759 mi
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
716 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
87.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.5 kWh
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
87.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft